• Ann Mary Frances Allen

    Mrs. Allen, 77, of Jackson, formerly of Maywood, died Dec. 31, 2012, at home. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Hoboken, class of 1956, and was a registered nurse. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a school nurse at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Tenafly. Surviving are her husband…

  • Robert D. Capraun

    Mr. Capraun, 62, of Keyport, died Dec. 31, 2012, at the Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. Born in Newark, he resided in Keyport for the past 40 years. He worked at IFF as a chemical operator for 25 years. He enjoyed freshwater and saltwater fishing, and motorcycle racing. He will be dearly missed by all who…

  • Daniel Paul Kelleher

    Mr. Kelleher, 63, of Howell, died Jan. 7, 2013, at home. He was born in Scranton, Pa., and moved to Howell in 1985. Prior to retiring in 2011, he was employed for 28 years as a railroad conductor for New Jersey Transit. Mr. Kelleher was predeceased by a son, Craig Kelleher; and his parents, Jack…

  • Patrick Gabriel Dempsey

    Mr. Dempsey, 63, of Jackson, formerly of Jersey City, died Dec. 30, 2012, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Prior to retiring in 2004, he was employed as a groundskeeper at A County Place in Lakewood. He was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Edith Dempsey. Surviving are his wife of 11 years, Kathleen (Romano) Dempsey;…

  • Virginia Carney Meyer

    Ms. Meyer, 54, of Illinois, died Dec. 29, 2012, at home after a prolonged battle with cancer. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1976 and attended Ocean County College, Toms River. Prior to moving to Ursa, Ill., in 2003, she worked as a slot attendant in Atlantic City and in the Foxwoods Resort Casino…

  • Jean Catherine Hewitson

    Mrs. Hewitson, 79, of Neptune, died Dec. 29, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Neptune and resided in Bradley Beach prior to settling back in Neptune 10 years ago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hewitson was predeceased by her husband, Donald Hewitson, in 1999. Surviving are five children, Debra…

  • Tips for keeping the kids entertained all summer long

    Summer vacation often starts with high expectations. Children are excited about the prospect of fun days outdoors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricular clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the first few days have passed, parents often find that the litany of cheers and…

  • Take camp skills to school

    Millions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because of the immense benefits of the experience. Not only does camp foster making friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem-solving, and teamwork, but it’s also fun! As the summer fades and children return to school,ACA chief executive officer, Peg Smith, reminds…

  • So much to do — at camp, the opportunities are unlimited

    A s parents send their children to summer camp, they may be wondering what activities will fill their day. Depending on interests and camp offerings, a day at camp can vary greatly — including so many exciting experiences and opportunities to learn something new. Every summer, happy campers return home after their time at camp…

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